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SickSam
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Thought I might try Alka-seltzer gold for detox, but the drug interaction checker says it has a "major" interaction with Bactrim. Bactrim causes your body to retain potassium, and taking Alka-seltzer gold with it can supposedly make your potassium levels go dangerously high.

How common is this in the real world? Have any of you used Alka-seltzer gold with bactrim?
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Jordana
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I've never tried it with Bactrim on board. But if it were me -- since I now know this reading this post -- I wouldn't. It would probably be okay; and probably reserved for people who are also taking an ACE inhibitor or who have kidney problems, but it's hard enough trying to figure out what's what.
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You're probably right. ): I should probably find something else. This detoxing is hard work.
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Have you tried Pekana detox drops? They're money but they're an easy one too.
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Haven't heard of those. Do they work? I'll sure google them in a minute.
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Hmmmm... I took it with Bactrim. My Dr recommended it.

At least I think it is Bactrim. Mine says Sulfamethox/Trime

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Yep that's Bactrim. My potassium tends to be a little low anyway. Maybe it would be ok for me too.
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Well, I felt fine taking it. I hope you are fine as well!!

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